Town of Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont

The Town of Colchester is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. About 17,648 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (94 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Colchester in Vermont
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
17,648 ± 23
County
Chittenden County
School districts
Colchester School DistrictColchester Supervisory DistrictPre-K to 12
Land area
36.3 sq mi (94 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$97,891 ± $8,720
Median home value
$394,400 ± $24,630
Water area
24 sq mi (62.1 km²)
State
Vermont
Census code (GEOID)
5000714875
Coordinates (central point)
44.554150, -73.225487

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Burlington (city)4.3 mi south
  2. Winooski (city)4.5 mi southeast
  3. Town of South Hero, Grand Isle County6.5 mi northwest
  4. Town of Milton7.1 mi northeast
  5. South Burlington (city)8.4 mi south
  6. Town of Essex8.7 mi east
  7. Town of Chesterfield, Essex County, New York13 mi southwest
  8. Town of Au Sable, Clinton County, New York16 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Colchester. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns and gores in Chittenden County, largest first

  1. Town of Essex11,516 people
  2. Town of Milton10,769 people
  3. Town of Williston10,144 people
  4. Town of Shelburne7,969 people
  5. Town of Jericho5,114 people
  6. Town of Hinesburg4,718 people
  7. Town of Richmond4,159 people
  8. Town of Charlotte3,916 people
  9. Town of Underhill3,141 people
  10. Town of Westford2,290 people
  11. Town of Huntington1,853 people
  12. Town of Bolton1,163 people
All 14
  1. Town of St. George812 people
  2. Buels Gore19 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Chittenden County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Colchester

Longest day
15 hours 34 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 49 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:07 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:12 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
8:42 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:26 AM4:38 PM9 h 12 min
Feb 156:53 AM5:21 PM10 h 28 min
Mar 157:05 AM6:58 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:09 AM7:37 PM13 h 28 min
May 155:25 AM8:13 PM14 h 48 min
Jun 155:07 AM8:39 PM15 h 32 min
Jul 155:21 AM8:35 PM15 h 14 min
Aug 155:55 AM7:58 PM14 h 3 min
Sep 156:31 AM7:03 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 157:07 AM6:08 PM11 h 1 min
Nov 156:49 AM4:25 PM9 h 36 min
Dec 157:22 AM4:13 PM8 h 51 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Chittenden County or the local office.

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